Alberta Arts

The Saloon Ensemble‘s epic all-ages production of The Nitemare B4 Xmas is back. Featuring Kylee Wegner as Jack, Patrica Charms as Sally, Jason Wells as The Mayor, Noah Veil as Oogie Boogie, Dan Stauffer as Dr. F, Phil Sano as Sandy Claws, Richard Cawley, Iris Asher, and Stacey Ludlow as Lock, Shock, and Barrel, Julia Andalora as Zero, plus Jon Vancura on sax, Mike Danner on accordion, Jeremy Baron on mandolin, and Joe Hagel on drums.

Portland's legendary performance troupe, The Saloon Ensemble, will once again bring to the stage a live performance of the brilliant score complete with interactive sing-along, a costume contest, everyone's favorite screaming contest and many other 'horrible' surprises.

Celebrate the Halloween season with the annual production that's been packing houses and delivering joyous fun for all spirits, young and old.

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The Big Trans Comedy Show is a yearly comedy show featuring only trans identified comedians, and this is the biggest one yet, featuring multiple touring and well-loved comedians, plus a handful of your local favorites! Proceeds of this show will also benefit SMYRC, whose mission is to offer vital resources to 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Portland.

Headlining the Big Trans Comedy show are 4 of the top trans stand-up comedians in the country, including Mx. Dahlia Belle, featured on Netflix. Ren Q. Dawe, a finalist for the Queerties and founder of the Here to Pee Comedy Tour. Hayden Johnson was selected for Just for Laughs’ New Faces and Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festivals. And River Butcher, featured on Comedy Central, has written and performed in several highly acclaimed television series, and was named one of ten comedians to watch by Vanity Fair.

This show also features Portland local favorite comedians Mack Lee, Moisés Araguaney, IMANI, and Portland’s Funniest Person of 2025 Ally J Ward.

Ages 18+

Ages 18 – 20 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

DRAG BRUNCH BAR-CALA (Sunday November 1st)About this EventDRAG BRUNCH PORTLAND - Portlands #1 Drag Brunch!Located at BARCALA PDX on ALBERTA!As seen on TikTok. Instagram, and voted runner up as Portlands BEST

The official Bar Cala site advertises Sunday brunch.

Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity tells the story of the Nativity from an African-American perspective through a combination of scripture, poetry, dance, and song with griot-style narration.

Written by Langston Hughes, directed by Jerry Foster, music directed by JerMichael Riley PhD, choreography by Kemba Shannon.

A roof-raising, spirit-catching, musical tour-de-force that will bring you to your feet. Pure joy for the season. Bring the whole family. Make it a block party.

Last Thursday on Alberta Street in Portland, Oregon happens 12 months a year every last Thursday of the month indoors with art gallery opening parties, live music, DJs and other indoor performances at venues, bars and event spaces.

Last Thursday is a community-grown event, free for all artists and art vendors, musicians, performers and visitors.

On Last Thursday, galleries hold opening parties, and performance venues and bars often host live music and performances. If the weather is nice enough, then vendors take to the street.

June, July and August Last Thursday 6-9 p.m. is outdoors and indoors with 15 blocks closed to traffic, hundreds of diverse arts and crafts vendors, art gallery opening parties, street performers and musicians, and other outside events.

Sunday Nights at Radio Room are LIVE. Join us for Never Ending Happy Hour and FREE JAZZ EVERY SUNDAY 7PM~9PM

Inspired by Davide De Pierro’s newly released novel The Letters I Never Sent, his live show blends personal storytelling, humor, and audience conversation. Throughout the night, De Pierro will deliver a monologue and read selections from the book, followed by an open Q&A with the audience. Limited meet-and-greet opportunities will also be available for those who purchase in advance. Davide is a New Jersey native that has cultivated over 3M followers on TikTok and 2.7M followers on Instagram and has been earning millions of views online. Known for his commentary on relationships, finances, and those relatable moments that capture the human experience, Davide is excited to be expanding into a fresh medium.

Minors ok when accompanied by a parent or guardian

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Alberta Rose Theatre presents the sixth annual Souvenirs: Celebrating the Songs of John Prine. Backed by an all-star house band, The Prine-Time Players, featured vocalists from the region will perform their favorite John Prine songs.

Led by Jeff Haigerty (emcee, acoustic guitar and harmonica), The Prine-Time Players are a band of working musicians in the Portland scene. They include Colin Hogan (musical director, piano and organ), Fred Stephenson (lead guitar), Simon Lucas (drums), Kate O’Brien (violin), Brian Link (bass), Jason Montgomery (pedal steel guitar) and Bill Tollner.

$20 Tickets can be Purchased HERE

• Names will be drawn at random "name-in-a-hat" style from the sign-up list.
• Each performer gets up to 10 minutes or 2 songs.
• Sound and lights provided.
• Some backline available.

Comedy: TITS UP at Alberta Street Pub.

$5-$10 Suggested Donation

You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty.

A driverless car has taken a life - and someone must answer for it. The programmer who wrote the code, the passenger who trusted the machine, or the AI that made the call? There is no precedent. There is no roadmap. There is no easy answer.

Leapin’ Louie: The Upside Down Ocean. Leapin’ Louie’s new show: An ocean animal circus spectacular. It’s science, but you laugh so hard. Gastropod Cousteau (aka Leapin’ Louie Lichtenstein ) is a nudibranch detective trying to figure out what happened to the missing kelp forests. Whales, sea otters, decorator crabs, giant squid and a peacock mantis shrimp help Gastro solve the mystery. And the story is told with circus and comedy. Featuring giant lasso, glow juggling, a 6 foot unicycle, enormous puppets and a slide-show of amazing ocean animals. You know him from White Album Xmas or the Rose Festival. Leapin’ Louie has performed his solo shows in 35 nations around the world, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Brazil, the UK and a few dozen European tours. He has toured opening for country stars Brooks and Dunn and the rock legend Primus. He makes adults laugh with family-friendly material, and he gets audiences very excited.

Live Wire Radio is an independently produced radio show that artfully blends unpredictable conversation, live music, and original comedy featuring all types of cultural talent and creative minds, from emerging artists to established acts. Join host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello for a live recording of this popular radio show, heard nationwide by thousands of listeners every weekend.

Please see the website for guest information and locations.

Jenny Tian is an Australian comedian whose sharp wit has seen her sell out shows internationally. If you’re wondering why she looks familiar, you’ve probably seen her on Taskmaster Australia, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee or from a scroll through her online content.

Appropriate for Ages 16+
Minors (under 21) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

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ALL SALES ARE FINAL. PLEASE, DOUBLE CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE PURCHASING. NO REFUNDS.

If your billing address is located outside a 250 mile radius of Portland, you will need to purchase tickets either in person or by phone by calling (503) 764-4131, or our office at (503) 719-6055. Thank You!

The AERO Space Presents: MTV Pole Jams: Pole Tribute to the Music Video Era. Turn up the nostalgia and rewind to the era when music videos ruled. MTV Pole Jams is an independently produced pole showcase celebrating the iconic artists, songs, fashion, and music videos that defined the MTV era. Expect high-energy pole performances inspired by unforgettable moments from the ’80s, ’90s, and beyond.

Jenny Tian is an Australian comedian whose sharp wit has seen her sell out shows internationally. If you’re wondering why she looks familiar, you’ve probably seen her on Taskmaster Australia, Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee or from a scroll through her online content.

Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Portland. This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show.

Step into a world where light and dance intertwine in this breathtaking retelling of Sleeping Beauty. As dancers glide across the stage, their illuminated costumes create a dazzling display of color and light, making every twirl and leap feel otherworldly. This isn’t just a ballet show—it’s a magical experience that brings a beloved classic to life in a way you’ve never seen before.

Portland performers sing and play music from The Band’s farewell concert, celebrated in the classic concert film and album The Last Waltz. Different performers are featured on different nights. A portion of the proceeds supports the Jeremy Wilson Foundation Musician Health & Services Program, which provides emergency grants and health care navigation support to Northwest musicians.